Earlier this week we wrote about Cactus Moser, Wynonna Judd’s husband and drummer. He lost his leg below the knee in a motorcycle accident, and he received a citation for riding without a license. Unfortunately, riding without a license happens more often than you might think. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that… read more
Industrial accidents are some of the most complex incidents in the workplace when it comes to assigning responsibility. A tool or piece of machinery may have failed, in which case the manufacturer is responsible for a defective product. The employee’s supervisor may have failed to provide adequate training. A negligent worker, despite proper training, could… read more
On Monday, we wrote about Wynonna Judd’s husband, Cactus Moser, who lost his leg below the knee in a motorcycle accident. Moser’s accident shows that bikers face a unique set of injury risks every time they hit the road. Some of the more common injuries include: Road rash. This happens when the bike tips over… read more
On Monday, we wrote about a tragic natural gas accident that took the life of one worker and injured two others at a Colorado Encana Corp. location. While these kinds of accidents are statistically rare, they are often devastating and fatal. Natural Gas Accident Statistics A search for “Natural Gas” in the Occupational Health and… read more
Country music star Wynonna Judd and her husband, drummer Cactus Moser, were riding separate motorcycles through Rapid City, SD on Saturday, August 18. Moser’s bike drifted over the center line and crashed into the driver side door of an oncoming car. A helicopter took him to a nearby hospital, and doctors had to amputate his… read more
Encana Corp. has not released the names of the deceased or injured workers involved in a “high-pressure gas release” incident that took place at its eastern Colorado location. The man who died was a 60-year-old contractor who worked for BGH Gas Test Operating Inc.; two of the injured men also worked for that company, and… read more
This past week we have written about injuries, accidents and deaths at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Our goal is not to turn people away from these events – rallies are a great way to meet new people and enjoy the camaraderie of the motorcycle community. Instead, we want new riders to know that you take… read more
This week we discussed the accidents and injuries that took place at the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, aka Race to the Clouds. Attending an event like this carries some risk – your ticket might even say something to the effect of “Enter at your own risk” – but the event planners and site… read more
Colorado injury attorney Tom Metier was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 in the field of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Metier Law Firm, LLC would like to congratulate Tom on his achievement.… read more
Three people died within the first 12 hours of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which took place in Sturgis, SD. between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12. One of the first casualties was a biker from Colorado, whose name has not been released. According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s office, the biker lost control on a sharp… read more
